Note: The item is designed to catch flash rust in a dishwasher or in the cutlery box of a kitchen cabinet so that it does not settle on metal cutlery and utensils. Avoid direct contact with metal cutlery and utensils so that the magnetism cannot be transferred to the cutlery/ crockery. The article does not remove already existing rust. Rust stains should be removed from metal cutlery and utensils thoroughly before using the product.